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[[Image:Richard_3.jpg|right|thumb|300px| ''Richard III'' (1995)]] | |||
'''Richard III''' is the 1995 film adaptation of the Shakespeare play starring [[Ian McKellen]] as the title character. It was directed by Richard Loncraine and co-stars Annette Bening, Kristin Scott Thomas, Jim Broadbent, Robert Downey, Jr, and Nigel Hawthorne. Though the story remains faithful to Shakespeare's play about the ambitious and twisted Richard of Gloucester, the film updates the setting to an alternate 1930's Britain as Richard's evil plans to gain control of the English throne paralleled the rise of facism in Germany and Italy under the rule of Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini, respectively. In keeping with the period of the film, the majority of the weapons and vehicles seen are somewhat consistent with the actual time period in history. The same interpretation was used in a successful stage version, on which the film was based and which also starred McKellen. | |||
'''The following weapons were used in the film ''Richard III'':''' | |||
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== Pistols == | == Pistols == | ||
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== Submachine Guns == | == Submachine Guns == | ||
=== Bergmann MP18 === | === Bergmann MP18 === | ||
In the opening scene, several of Richard's soldiers wield [[Bergmann MP18]] submachine guns while storming King Henry's headquarters at Tewkesbury. | In the opening scene and in the final battle, several of Richard's soldiers wield [[Bergmann MP18]] submachine guns while storming King Henry's headquarters at Tewkesbury. | ||
[[Image:MP18I.jpg|thumb|none|700px|Bergmann MP18 Sub Machine Gun with Box Mag - 9mm]] | [[Image:MP18I.jpg|thumb|none|700px|Bergmann MP18 Sub Machine Gun with Box Mag - 9mm]] | ||
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== Rifles == | == Rifles == | ||
=== Browning Automatic Rifle === | === Browning Automatic Rifle === | ||
[[Image:BARearlymodel.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:BARearlymodel.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Early Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:FNBARtypeD8mm.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:FNBARtypeD8mm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|FN BAR Type D - 8mm. This model has a folding carry handle and a smaller forend than the ones in the film.]] | ||
[[Image:BARRichardIII.png| | [[Image:BARRichardIII.png|600px|thumb|none|The BAR in action during the opening sequence]] | ||
===Lee-Enfield No.1 MkIII* rifle=== | ===Lee-Enfield No.1 MkIII* rifle=== | ||
Seen in the hands of the vast majority of British soldiers throughout the film. This was the main battle rifle of British and Commonwealth forces during the First World War, introduced in 1907 it has seen action throughout the 20th century. | Seen in the hands of the vast majority of British soldiers throughout the film. This was the main battle rifle of British and Commonwealth forces during the First World War, introduced in 1907 it has seen action throughout the 20th century. | ||
[[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British.]] | ||
===Enfield Pattern 1914 rifle=== | ===Enfield Pattern 1914 rifle=== | ||
Pattern 1914 Enfield rifles were seen in the hands of many of Richmond's soldiers when they fight Richard's army towards the end of the film. | Pattern 1914 Enfield rifles were seen in the hands of many of Richmond's soldiers when they fight Richard's army towards the end of the film. | ||
[[Image:m1917enfield.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:m1917enfield.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1917 Enfield .30-06]] | ||
== Machine Guns == | == Machine Guns == | ||
===Lewis machine gun=== | ===Lewis machine gun=== | ||
When his army comes under attack by Lord Stanley's air forces, Richard ([[Ian McKellen]]) seizes a vehicle mounted [[Lewis gun|Lewis machine gun]] and tries to shoot down one of the incoming fighters. | When his army comes under attack by Lord Stanley's air forces, Richard ([[Ian McKellen]]) seizes a vehicle mounted [[Lewis gun|Lewis machine gun]] and tries to shoot down one of the incoming fighters. | ||
[[Image:Lewis gun.JPG|thumb|none|500px|Lewis gun .303]] | |||
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===Browning M1917 machine gun=== | ===Browning M1917 machine gun=== | ||
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===Browning M2 heavy machine gun=== | ===Browning M2 heavy machine gun=== | ||
During the final battle scene, Richmond ([[Dominic West]]) fires a [[Browning M2]] heavy machine gun from the back of a jeep, while attacking Richard's forces. Richard attempts to flee in another jeep, with his henchman Tyrell ([[Adrian Dunbar]]) firing another machine gun from its mount. | During the final battle scene, Richmond ([[Dominic West]]) fires a [[Browning M2]] heavy machine gun from the back of a jeep, while attacking Richard's forces. Richard attempts to flee in another jeep, with his henchman Tyrell ([[Adrian Dunbar]]) firing another machine gun from its mount. | ||
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG]] | [[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG]] | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
Revision as of 05:38, 14 March 2011
Richard III is the 1995 film adaptation of the Shakespeare play starring Ian McKellen as the title character. It was directed by Richard Loncraine and co-stars Annette Bening, Kristin Scott Thomas, Jim Broadbent, Robert Downey, Jr, and Nigel Hawthorne. Though the story remains faithful to Shakespeare's play about the ambitious and twisted Richard of Gloucester, the film updates the setting to an alternate 1930's Britain as Richard's evil plans to gain control of the English throne paralleled the rise of facism in Germany and Italy under the rule of Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini, respectively. In keeping with the period of the film, the majority of the weapons and vehicles seen are somewhat consistent with the actual time period in history. The same interpretation was used in a successful stage version, on which the film was based and which also starred McKellen.
The following weapons were used in the film Richard III:
Pistols
Mauser C96
In both the opening and closing scenes, Richard of Gloucester's (Ian McKellen) weapon of choice is a "Broomhandle" Mauser pistol.
Colt M1911A1 pistol
Prince Edward (Christopher Bowen) grabs a Colt 1911 pistol when the headquarters comes under attack, and is still trying to chamber it when Richard shoots him down. Likewise, Richmond (Dominic West) holds one on Richard in the final confrontation.
Submachine Guns
Bergmann MP18
In the opening scene and in the final battle, several of Richard's soldiers wield Bergmann MP18 submachine guns while storming King Henry's headquarters at Tewkesbury.
MP40
King Henry's soldiers carry MP40s when trying to defend themselves against Richard's attack.
Rifles
Browning Automatic Rifle
Lee-Enfield No.1 MkIII* rifle
Seen in the hands of the vast majority of British soldiers throughout the film. This was the main battle rifle of British and Commonwealth forces during the First World War, introduced in 1907 it has seen action throughout the 20th century.
Enfield Pattern 1914 rifle
Pattern 1914 Enfield rifles were seen in the hands of many of Richmond's soldiers when they fight Richard's army towards the end of the film.
Machine Guns
Lewis machine gun
When his army comes under attack by Lord Stanley's air forces, Richard (Ian McKellen) seizes a vehicle mounted Lewis machine gun and tries to shoot down one of the incoming fighters.
Browning M1917 machine gun
A Browning M1917 machine gun (mocked up to look like either a Maxim '08 or a Vickers machine gun) is mounted on Richard's scout car during the final battle.
Browning M2 heavy machine gun
During the final battle scene, Richmond (Dominic West) fires a Browning M2 heavy machine gun from the back of a jeep, while attacking Richard's forces. Richard attempts to flee in another jeep, with his henchman Tyrell (Adrian Dunbar) firing another machine gun from its mount.
